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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SH-3 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 SH-3 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2016May 2012Newer by 45 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the SH-3.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SH-3.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others (271g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
54
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
71
 good battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lighter than others (271 grams)
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
51
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
54
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
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 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than others (271g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $579